June

American  

[joon] / dʒun /

noun

1. the sixth month of the year, containing 30 days. Jun.

2. a female given name.

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June British  

/ dʒuːn /

noun

1. the sixth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

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Usage

What is June? June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between May and July.In the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins during June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins.A solstice happens in June, often marked on June 21, although the actual day may be June 20, 21, or 22. A solstice is when the sun is the farthest from the Earth’s celestial equator. The Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, with the sun reaching the northernmost point on the celestial sphere. Naturally, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its winter solstice.In the United States, June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States in the 1860s. June 19 is the anniversary of the day Union Army general Gordon Granger proclaimed the slaves free in the state of Texas. (You can learn more about this holiday in our article on Juneteenth.)Example: After I get out of classes in June, I am ready for the long days of summer!

Etymology

Origin of June

before 1050; Middle English jun ( e ), Old English iunius < Latin ( mēnsis ) Jūnius, after the name of a gens; replacing Middle English juyng < Old French juin ( g ) < Latin, as above

Example Sentences

Amazon MGM's other recent efforts have included Melania, about the US First Lady, and the R-rated thriller Crime 101, with the forthcoming Masters of the Universe set for release in June.

From BBC

Since he was deported in June, the family has struggled.

From The Wall Street Journal

That June, as oil prices closed in on $140 a barrel and dragged inflation higher, Warsh approvingly cited market expectations that the Fed’s next move was more likely to be a rate increase.

From The Wall Street Journal

In June and July of last year, Profound ran thousands of prompts through four major AI platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the race is not decided in the June 2 primary, DSA-LA can still endorse a candidate in the runoff.

From Los Angeles Times